Politicology
Politics in America is transforming. We’re embarking on a new series to deepen our understanding of who we are, how we got here, and how we rebuild without repeating the mistakes of the past. Ron Steslow hosts academics, behavioral economists, social psychologists, politicos, philosophers, anthropologists, journalists, poets, and storytellers—and more—to discuss America’s political present and future and dive into the deeper problems we face as a nation. Email us questions or comments: podcast@politicology.com.
251
“Bidenomics” — The Weekly Roundup
Biden’s economic messaging, how RFK Jr is appealing to voters, and our elected idiots
61 min
252
Immigration: Too Big To Solve?
Frank Sharry and David Bier join Ron Steslow to discuss the complex challenges of immigration policy
76 min
253
TAPPED: Coup In Russia?
Ron Steslow calls Molly McKew to discuss the escalating security crisis between Russia and the Wagner group, the private army that’s been fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
17 min
254
Alito’s Private Jet Imbroglio — The Weekly Roundup
Alito’s jet imbroglio, China’s plans to build a joint military training facility in Cuba, Fed Chairman Powell’s appearance before congress
64 min
255
China Wants A New World Order
Georgetown Professor Evan Medeiros joins to discuss the U.S.-China relationship
66 min
256
Boogeyman—The Weekly Roundup
Trump’s Second Indictment and the Politics of Privacy
67 min
257
“Dead To Rights” — George Conway on Trump’s 2nd...
George Conway and Ron Steslow discuss the indictment of Donald Trump on federal charges over his mishandling of classified documents and obstructing the government’s efforts to reclaim them
70 min
258
Spoiler Alert?—The Weekly Roundup
No Labels Plan for a third party run, the primary field gets more crowded, and keeping phones out of schools
54 min
259
ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 2
Harvard and Oxford trained policy maker Justin Zorn and NASA and IKEA consultant Leigh Marz discuss their new book Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise
20 min
260
ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 1
Harvard and Oxford trained policy maker Justin Zorn and NASA and IKEA consultant Leigh Marz discuss their new book Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise
23 min
261
‘A Hostage They Couldn’t Shoot’—The Weekly Roundup
The Debt Limit Deal, how it impacts foreign affairs, and the calls for Dianne Feinstein to resign because of her health.
57 min
262
‘Give Ukraine What it Needs to Win’
Molly McKew answers a listener's question about how the current war in Ukraine differs from Russia’s invasion of Georgia in 2008 and the annexation of Crimea in 2014.
70 min
263
[+] “Faith in America” [Preview]
Frank Sadler, Nina Verghese, Scott Tranter and Ron Steslow discuss the 2024 Republican primary campaign and Tim Scott’s campaign launch
28 min
264
DeCision 2024
Frank Sadler, Nina Verghese, Scott Tranter and Ron Steslow discuss the 2024 Republican primary campaign and Ron DeSantis’s campaign launch
45 min
265
TikTok Showdown: The RESTRICT Act Debate
Joe Cohn and Hagar Chemali join Ron Steslow to discuss the RESTRICT Act
70 min
266
ChatGPT Goes to Washington — The Weekly Roundup
The A.I. hearing, the Durham Report, and the APA’s warning about social media
62 min
267
Misunderstanding Misinformation
Claire Wardle joins to discuss the information landscape, why terms like misinformation aren’t really helpful, how we can improve information pollution, and some of the mistakes we’ve made along the way.
68 min
268
Musical Chairs — The Weekly Roundup
The debt limit fight and the end of Title 42
72 min
269
In Money We Trust
Donna Redel joins Ron Steslow to put some of biggest financial stories in the news into context
45 min
270
Collapse of Reality? — The Weekly Roundup
The Artificial Intelligence shaping our politics and J.P. Morgan’s purchase of First Republic Bank
58 min
271
The Fight for Zimbabwe — Part 2: Prosperity, Ju...
Robert Chapman joins to discuss the history of Zimbabwe and his campaign to become its next president
79 min
272
The Fight for Zimbabwe — Part 1: Confronting a ...
Robert Chapman joins Ron Steslow to discuss the history of Zimbabwe and his campaign to become its next president
41 min
273
Tuckered Out — The Weekly Roundup
Tucker and Lemon get the ax, Biden’s reelection announcement, and Zelensky’s call with Xi Jinping
68 min
274
Politicology Mailbag with Mike Madrid & Anthony...
Mike Madrid, Anthony York, and Ron Steslow answer Politicology listener questions!
27 min
275
Are We Funding The Taliban? — The Weekly Roundup
The SIGAR’s Bombshell Report on Afghanistan and the Fox News v Dominion Lawsuit Settlement
63 min